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Job Description

Position:
Custodian/Maintenance

Location:
Crosslake Community School

FTE/ Hour Allotment:
20 hours/week

Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Seat-Based Learning

Position Summary:
Responsible for the overall care, maintenance, safety and cleanliness of the school and grounds.
The janitor role is integral to the smooth and successful cleaning operations of the entire campus to maintain a clean campus environment for our students and staff. They are heavily involved in the safe, smooth and successful day-to-day operations of the school.

The janitor is expected to be committed to and exemplify the values of the school. The janitor maintains a calm and professional demeanor at times that are unpleasant or face paced are imperative. They are also a team player who is able to adapt quickly to change and understands the importance of faithfulness and an eye for detail.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the vision, mission and goals of the school
Works with integrity, is a hardworking team player and focuses on student centered actions
Works well alone or with the team
Maintains confidentiality per FERPA
Demonstrates understanding of and diligent action in faithful/responsible stewardship of the school community and resources.
Works with school community to enhance a positive school culture via a tidy, appealing clean building and grounds
If a lead is appointed, this person is responsible to raise the level of efficiency, completeness and professionalism of the building.

Responsibilities:
Greet all who approach campus in a friendly, professional manner
Promotes pleasant manner with staff, students and visitors
Be available and accessible during work day for quick response time during
Assist with assigned duties during emergency drills, procedures and actual incidences
Accept requests from staff to make minor repairs in the building/classroom.
Repairs/maintenance to include, but not limited to, tables/chairs or other office furniture, doors, plumbing (as allowed by non-certified plumber).
Supervise and maintain inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies and other equipment.
Responsible for the ordering of necessary supplies in cooperation with the office manager.
Works as liaison with the building owner, LAKE Foundation

HVAC:
Monitor and adjust heating and cooling systems as needed.
Monitor security and door operation (lock/unlock, alarms, etc.)
Converse with LAKE foundation with best route of maintenance for large machines

Facility use:
Set up for school functions in Gym and other areas per written request from event organizer or front office staff.
Coordinate with front office staff and Seat Based Director on facility use.

Summer duties:
Include, but not limited to: Painting, assistance in moving furniture, cleaning wall and window treatments, hanging or moving bulletin/white boards per teacher request, cleaning lockers, stripping/waxing/shampooing floors, gym floor maintenance, minor construction projects, lawn mowing, weeding, parking lot striping, tree trimming and brush removal

Adhere to the following cleaning specifications
CLASSROOMS:
Daily - 5 Days Per Week:
Empty all trash and replace liners
Properly position all furniture
Vacuum all carpeted areas or damp mop hard floors
Dust or wipe student desks and open area of teacher desk
Follow Covid Protocol if in place or necessary

Weekly:
Empty recycling bins
High and low dusting/wiping: including whiteboards, ledges, cabinets
Remove fingerprints and marks from light switches, door frames, handles and other traffic area
Disinfect and clean sink, handles and faucet

Monthly:
Detail vacuum all carpeted corners, edges and under items (trash, chairs, desks, etc)
Wipe down ceiling vents
Dust window coverings and window sills if applicable

Yearly:
Clean all carpets, replace worn carpet squares
clean/strip/wax gymnasium floor
Patch and paint walls

HALLWAYS AND ENTRANCES
Daily - 5 Days a Week:
Empty trash and replace liners if applicable
Vacuum all carpeted and tile areas
Spot clean windows on doors and windows
Sweep all locker bays and hallways
Spot clean locker bays and hallways if necessary
Follow COVID protocols as needed

Weekly:
Mop all hallways and locker bay areas
Sweep and mop stairwells (maybe more)
Sweep and mop under stairwells
Mop all tile areas near entrances
Wipe down window sills/shelves
Remove all fingerprints and marks from lightswitches and door frames and areas surrounding
Thoroughly clean glass doors and windows, polish handles if deemed necessary
Clean drinking fountains

Monthly:
High and low dusting: behind doors, lights, vents
Detail vacuum with crevice tool - corners - near wall and locker edges
Detail vacuum with crevice tool - entry corners
Wipe down hall walls - shoulder height and below

OFFICES: Main Office and Offices, Nurse, Social Worker, Computer tech, Break Room

Daily - 5 Days a Week:
Empty trash and replace liners
Spot clean doors and windows next to office doors
Vacuum main reception area (perhaps less)
Clean and disinfect nurse sink
Follow COVID protocol as necessary or required

Weekly:
Vacuum all office floors
Sweep and mop breakroom
Wipe, clean and disinfect break room sink

Monthly:
Detail vacuum with crevice tool - edges near walls, under desks and tables, under counter
Wipe down ceiling vents and lights

BATHROOMS: Student and Adult

Daily - 5 Days a Week:
Empty all trash and replace liners
Empty sanitary containers, replace bag, wipe down as needed
Clean mirrors
Clean and disinfect all sinks, toilet bowls and urinals using appropriate solutions and brushes
Disinfect underside and top of toilet seats
Spot clean tile walls, walls around sinks and toilet partitions, wash walls around ain door and walls underneath hand dryers
Refill soap, toilet paper and paper towels if available

Weekly:
Pour hot water and necessary treatment into all floor drains
Wipe down entire bathroom partition

Monthly:
Wipe down all wall tiles
Detail vacuum behind toilets, next to wall, behind door

KITCHEN AND LUNCHROOM

Daily - 5 days a week:
Wipe all tables after each lunch shift (Duty may be shifted)
Clean up large amounts of obvious food or trash between lunch shifts
Be available to assist lunchroom aids with spills and other issues
After breakfast and lunch shift: wipe down tables, fold and put away as needed
Wipe down, stack and put away chairs as needed
Wipe up excess messes before sweeping and mopping entire lunchroom area

Clean kitchen as directed by food service coordinator
Floors, appliances, etc

OUTDOOR landscaping/groundskeeping
Consult and monitor landscaping.grounds crews. Set schedule for mowing, sprinklers, snow removal or incorporate into day schedule if possible
Shovel front entry walkway, primary wing, middle school door, and kitchen entry
Rake and maintain shrubbery and flowers as needed or service not provided by grounds service

OTHER
Repairs/maintenance to include, but not limited to, tables/chairs or other office furniture, doors, plumbing (as allowed by non-certified plumber).
Supervise inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
Responsible for the ordering of necessary supplies in cooperation with the Human Resources/Business Manager.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and other equipment.
Monitor, clean and provide support as needed for all school facilities and equipment.

HVAC:
Monitor and adjust heating and cooling systems as needed.
Monitor security and door operation (lock/unlock, alarms, etc.)

Facility use:
Set up for school functions in Gym and other areas per written request from event organizer or front office staff.
Coordinate with front office staff and Seat Based Director on facility use.
Work Conditions: Normal custodial duties, some heavy lifting may be required.

Salary or Hourly Range:
$20/hr or salary range
PTO: 13 days
Benefits: PTO, Dental, Vision, Life
Work Schedule and Agreement:
Number of Days: 186 Days Summer: 10 weeks, 120 hours for summers
Hours per day: 4hrs/day
Expected Hours: School Days and Professional Development Days plus scheduled days in collaboration with Seat Based Director

Qualifications

Key Qualifications and Requirements
Education: A High School Diploma or GED is generally required.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with, or ability to learn, cleaning equipment (buffers, vacuums) and safe chemical handling.
Experience: While entry-level positions often provide training, previous experience in cleaning, maintenance, or janitorial work is preferred.
General Skills: Reliability, communication skills, and the ability to follow safety procedures.

To apply, please email hiring@crosslakekids.org.

Crosslake Community School

35808 County Rd 66

Crosslake, MN 56442